Project Engineer- Structural, Architectural, and Geotechnical Design

Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts • Whittier, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts is seeking skilled Structural Engineers and Engineering Associates to design and support essential infrastructure that protects public health and serves millions of residents. In this role, you’ll lead structural design efforts for wastewater, solid waste, and collection system facilities; perform complex analyses; conduct site inspections; and collaborate with civil, architectural, electrical, and mechanical engineering teams. We’re looking for motivated professionals with strong technical skills, practical design experience, and a passion for meaningful public service. Licensure as a Structural Engineer and experience with large-scale municipal or industrial projects are highly desirable. Join us and help strengthen the backbone of sustainable infrastructure in Los Angeles County. OUR MISSION The Sanitation Districts protect public health and the environment through innovative and cost-effective wastewater and solid waste management, and in doing so convert waste into resources such as recycled water, energy and materials.

Requirements

• A valid California Class C driver license
• Option 1: A bachelor's degree and master’s degree both in a pertinent engineering discipline from an accredited and recognized college or university
• Option 2: A bachelor's degree from an accredited and recognized college or university in a related science with an Engineer-In-Training Certificate and a master's degree from an accredited and recognized college or university in a pertinent engineering discipline
• Option 3: Two (2) years of professional engineering experience subsequent to earning a bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited and recognized college or university
• Option 1: Two (2) years of experience as an Engineering Associate II
• Option 2: Four (4) years of professional engineering experience subsequent to earning a bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited and recognized college or university
• Possession of a Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer with the California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists
• Option 1: Six (6) years of professional engineering experience subsequent to earning a bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited and recognized college or university
• Option 2: A master's degree in engineering from an accredited and recognized college or university -AND- Three (3) years of professional engineering experience
• Option 3: A PhD in engineering from an accredited and recognized college or university -AND- two (2) years of professional engineering experience

Nice To Haves

• Licensure as a Professional Structural Engineer
• At least eight (8) years of professional structural engineering experience
• Professional design experience in the water/wastewater infrastructure industry

Responsibilities

• Perform professional structural engineering work and coordinate progressively more complex projects in a variety of engineering disciplines including civil, architectural, electrical, and mechanical engineering disciplines.
• Design and prepare plans, specifications and engineering calculations for administrative, wastewater treatment, collection systems, and solid waste facilities
• Provide design support during construction of capital projects
• Plan, schedule, conduct or coordinate detailed phases of work for engineering projects
• Drive to various sites for inspections or meetings
• Participate in reviewing or evaluating the work of others such as consultants, vendors or temporary agency workers on a project basis

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level